SPPAN Update: PMP, PA, and Step Therapy

Below is an update on current prescription monitoring program, prior authorization, and step therapy bills; you can expect to receive a similar update bi-weekly. If you are unsure of when your state’s legislature convenes and adjourns, check here. To see all pain-related bills click here.

For each bill in this update you will find:

A brief analysis of the bill

A hyperlink to the full text

Status of the bill

SPPAN’s position

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Let us know if this update is helpful to you. Also, we want to hear if you are able to take action and/or share with other advocates! You can contact us anytime to discuss policies in your state— Amy Goldstein, SPPAN Director and Bob Twillman, Deputy Executive Director, Policy and Advocacy Director.